Muslim Call to Prayer

The Christian Call to Prayer

In some primarily Catholic, Anglican, or Lutheran countries the Angelus Bells are rung three times a day to call Christians to pray (at six in the morning, noon, and six in the evening). In particular, these bells are intended to focus our minds on the mystery of the incarnation. In Ireland, television stations pause every evening at 6 to allow Christians a moment to pray. Here's an example of that break. Consider taking a moment each day to do likewise.

"The Life of Muhammad” by Ibn Ishaq

For those of you who would like to read ahead. Here's the biography of Muhammad we'll be reading in the coming weeks.

"The Life of Muhammad” by Ibn Ishaq

Book Reports

Lost to the West book reports are due by October 31.

Conversion of Clovis

If you have time, please read the following chapters from Gregory of Tour's History of the Franks 

Class Note

Please note, we will be daubing our walls in class this week. Please bring a change of work clothing, as the process can get quite messy. Also, students may wish to wear gardening or rubber gloves during the process. Feel free to bring gloves, if you would prefer to keep your hands clean.

Documentary Guidelines

1. Ten minutes long
2. 1-2 Fictional characters with speaking roles
3. 2-3 Non-fictional characters with speaking roles
4. Include Sound-effects and Music
5. Historically accurate
6. Should include a narrator
7. Submitted via email or cd in .wav format.
8. Use only music and sound that are copyright free!
9. Focuses on the regions and periods discussed in the first semester.
10. Each episode should include a clear plot arc.


Free Recording Software: Audacity
Free Sound Effects: Freesound
Free Music: ClassicalCat

To get an idea of how this should sound, check out Adventures in Odyssey.

Your Documentary Proposal should include the following information:

1. Time period and location
2. Character list
3. A paragraph description of the plot arc